The new ITV drama, Breathtaking, which started this week and is set in a hospital on the frontline during the pandemic, will be triggering for many people who were bereaved during that time.
This period was a devastating time of loss where peopleās normal traditions and death rituals couldnāt take place or were altered in some way. For a great many, this made their grief either delayed or more complicated and put millions at risk of needing formal grief counselling.Ā
On Sunday 3 March,Ā Marie Curie will lead the nation inĀ a UK-wide Day of ReflectionĀ to remember the people who died during the pandemic, from any cause, and to show support for those who were bereaved. Itās a day for healing and hope for the future.
Weāre asking the public to observe a minuteās silence at midday andĀ if anyone needs support with their grief, or someone to talk to, please contact Marie Curieās Support Line for free on 0800 090 2309 orĀ visitĀ dayofreflection.org.ukĀ
Matt Williams
Associate Director of Information and Support at the end of life charity, Marie Curie
Unit 1 Bocam Park, Bridgend, CF35 5LJ
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